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Request for Out-of-State Motor Coach Transportation

In-State Travel

Salisbury University Motor Pool has the first right of refusal for all in-state trips. When booking this category of trip, an SU Work Order must be submitted to the Motor Pool Office (MB-123). Please be sure to include the following information:

  • Size of group
  • Departure location
  • Destination
  • Departure time
  • Estimated return time

The Motor Pools fleet includes the following:

  • 1 - 32 passenger
  • 3 - 29 passenger
  • 1 - 21 passenger
  • 1 - 28 Passenger with Handicap Access

All questions regarding travel handled by the Salisbury University Motor Pool should be directed to Colleen Kirby, clkirby@salisbury.edu, or at extension 36211.

The Motor Pool may turn down a trip for reasons such as: too large a group, too great a distance, or all the buses are booked. If the Motor Pool cannot provide a group transportation, the group should submit a request to the via The Procurement Support Ticket (Jira) in accordance with procedures for out-of-state travel. See below

Out of State Travel

To request an out of state charter bus, please submit a completed Procurement Support Center work request ticket (Jira) form to the University's Auxiliary Services Purchasing (AUX) for $1. The request should be submitted far enough in advance to ensure that the appropriate transportation will be available.

When booking this category of trip, please keep in mind:

  • April and May are busy times for bus companies.  Booking needs to be done early January or before to ensure pricing and availability.
  • Please note the standard bus seats 55-56 passengers.

Be sure to include the following information on your Jira ticket:

  • Number of passengers
  • Handicap equipped needed (you will lose 4 seats)
  • Departure location
  • Destination
  • Departure date
  • Return date

All questions regarding out of state charter service should be directed to Joy Baker, jebaker@salisbury.edu, or at extension 36193.

Travel times may need to be adjusted as they are subject to current DOT rules and regulations.

After your trip, please fill out an evaluation form below (good or bad), so we know how our bus vendors are performing.  Your opinions help us determine vendors for our next contract.

Charter Bus Evaluation Form